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{{Guidenote|note=Pancreatic cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the [[pancreas]].  The pancreas produces enzymes to help digest food and secretes [[hormones]] which help maintain and regulate [[insulin|body sugar]] levels. Pancreatic [[cancer]] may involve [[Exocrine Tumors|exocrine]] or [[Endocrine Tumors|endocrine tumors]], depending on the location of the cells which are affected.<ref>American Cancer Society: [http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_is_pancreatic_cancer_34.asp?sitearea= What Is Cancer of the Pancreas?]</ref> Pancreatic cancer often goes undetected early on because it can grow for some time before it causes pressure in the abdomen, pain or other problems. <ref>The National Pancreas Foundation: [http://www.pancreasfoundation.org/cgi/csNews/csNews.cgi?database=faq.db&command=viewone&id=6&op=t What Are The Signs and Symptoms Of Pancreatic Cancer?]</ref>
{{Guidenote|note=Pancreatic cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the [[pancreas]].  The pancreas produces enzymes to help digest food and secretes [[hormones]] which help maintain and regulate [[insulin|body sugar]] levels. Pancreatic [[cancer]] may involve [[Exocrine Tumors|exocrine]] or [[Endocrine Tumors|endocrine tumors]], depending on the location of the cells which are affected.<ref>American Cancer Society: [http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_is_pancreatic_cancer_34.asp?sitearea= What Is Cancer of the Pancreas?]</ref> Pancreatic cancer often goes undetected early on because it can grow for some time before it causes pressure in the abdomen, pain or other problems. <ref>The National Pancreas Foundation: [http://www.pancreasfoundation.org/cgi/csNews/csNews.cgi?database=faq.db&command=viewone&id=6&op=t What Are The Signs and Symptoms Of Pancreatic Cancer?]</ref>
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*[[Pancreatic cancer signs and symptoms|Signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer]] include [[jaundice]], upper [[abdominal pain]] and back pain, loss of appetite, and unintentional weight loss.  
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*[[Pancreatic cancer signs and symptoms|Signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer]] include [[jaundice]], upper abdominal pain and back pain, loss of appetite, and unintentional weight loss.  
*Pancreatic cancer is [[Pancreatic Cancer Treatment|treatable]] when diagnosed early.<ref name="JH">Johns Hopkins: [http://pathology.jhu.edu/pancreas/BasicIntro.php?area=ba Basics of Pancreatic Cancer: What Everyone Should Know...]</ref>
*Pancreatic cancer is [[Pancreatic Cancer Treatment|treatable]] when diagnosed early.<ref name="JH">Johns Hopkins: [http://pathology.jhu.edu/pancreas/BasicIntro.php?area=ba Basics of Pancreatic Cancer: What Everyone Should Know...]</ref>
*Incidents have dropped in the last 15-25 years, but pancreatic cancer remains the fourth leading cause of cancer [[death]].<ref>ACS: [http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_are_the_key_statistics_for_pancreatic_cancer_34.asp?rnav=cri What Are the Key Statistics About Cancer of the Pancreas?]</ref>
*Incidents have dropped in the last 15-25 years, but pancreatic cancer remains the fourth leading cause of cancer [[death]].<ref>ACS: [http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1X_What_are_the_key_statistics_for_pancreatic_cancer_34.asp?rnav=cri What Are the Key Statistics About Cancer of the Pancreas?]</ref>

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Pancreatic cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the pancreas. The pancreas produces enzymes to help digest food and secretes hormones which help maintain and regulate body sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer may involve exocrine or endocrine tumors, depending on the location of the cells which are affected.1 Pancreatic cancer often goes undetected early on because it can grow for some time before it causes pressure in the abdomen, pain or other problems. 2 Fast Facts:

  • Signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer include jaundice, upper abdominal pain and back pain, loss of appetite, and unintentional weight loss.
  • Pancreatic cancer is treatable when diagnosed early.3
  • Incidents have dropped in the last 15-25 years, but pancreatic cancer remains the fourth leading cause of cancer death.4
  • Cigarette smoking is the most important avoidable risk factor and causes 20-30% of pancreatic cancers. 5
  • Pancreatic cancer has been linked to the BRCA2 gene and occurs with higher frequency in people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent.3

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  1. Pancreatica: Confronting Pancreatic Cancer pancreatica.org - Confronting Pancreatic Cancer
  2. National Cancer Institute (NCI): Pancreatic Cancer cancer.gov - Pancreatic Cancer
  3. American Cancer Society (ACS): Detailed Guide: Pancreatic Cancer cancer.org - Detailed Guide: Pancreatic Cancer
  4. Mayo Clinic: Pancreatic Cancer mayoclinic.com - Pancreatic Cancer
  5. Johns Hopkins: Basics of Pancreatic Cancer: What Everyone Should Know... pathology.jhu.edu - Basics of Pancreatic Cancer: What Everyone Should Know...
  6. JAMA: Pancreatic Cancer jama.ama-assn.org - Pancreatic Cancer
  7. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Pancreatic Cancer - Overview mskcc.org - Pancreatic Cancer - Overview
  8. Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Pancreatic Cancer webmd.com - Pancreatic Cancer
  9. University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenbaum Cancer Center: What Is Pancreatic Cancer? umgcc.org - What Is Pancreatic Cancer?
  10. The National Pancreas Foundation: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Pancreatic Cancer pancreasfoundation.org - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Pancreatic Cancer


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  1. ↑ American Cancer Society: What Is Cancer of the Pancreas?
  2. ↑ The National Pancreas Foundation: What Are The Signs and Symptoms Of Pancreatic Cancer?
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Johns Hopkins: Basics of Pancreatic Cancer: What Everyone Should Know...
  4. ↑ ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Cancer of the Pancreas?
  5. ↑ American Cancer Society: Can Pancreatic Cancer Be Prevented?

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